This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Authenticity in Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Voldemort’s name, Hermione’s truth telling, and Ron’s splinching! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when should we prioritize authenticity?

Thank you to Norah for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 15, The Goblin’s Revenge, through the theme of Reconciliation.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Ritual in Chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Umbridge’s list, the trio’s new identities, and the rituals of court! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is the difference between habit and ritual?

Thank you to Ingrid for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 14, The Thief, through the theme of Authenticity.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Trust in Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s planning, Harry’s gut, and Kreacher’s new attitude! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can trust help us better navigate life’s uncertainties?

Thank you to Connie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 13, The Muggle-Born Registration Commission, through the theme of Ritual.

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This week, Matt and Vanessa explore the theme of Intimacy in Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss wizarding supremacy’s paradoxical enemy, Harry and Lupin’s relationship, and fighting with the people you love most! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is the push and pull dynamic within intimacy?

Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 12, Magic is Might, through the theme of Trust.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Resilience in Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Kreacher's titular tale, Mundungus's thievery, and Wormtail's appearance in the chapter! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how does resilience differ from survival?

Thank you to Kelsey for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 11, The Bribe, through the theme of Intimacy with Matt Potts.

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Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and important characters from the series. This week, Vanessa and special guest Hannah McGregor are talking about dragons throughout the series!

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This week, Casper and special guest Courtney Brown explore the theme of Uncertainty in Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s big bag, Harry’s lingering Trace, and the group dynamic in this time of chaos! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we prepare for periods of uncertainty?

Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 10, Kreacher’s Tale, through the theme of Resilience.

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This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Storytelling in Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Dumbledore’s legacy, Krum’s wedding experience, and Bill and Fleur’s wedding! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do the stories we tell shape the way we view the world?

Thank you to Stacie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 9, A Place to Hide, with special guest Courtney Brown through the theme of Uncertainty.

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As we wrap up our final season of HPST, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments! This week we're revisiting our 2021 episode with John Green, talking about hope in the penultimate chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

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This week, Vanessa and Casper are joined by special guest Hanna Thomas Uose as they explore the theme of Progress in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry’s 17th birthday, Hagrid’s unicorns, and Scrimgeour’s visit! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what are all the different ways we can measure progress?

Thank you to Emily for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 8, The Wedding, with special guest Micaela Blei through the theme of Storytelling.

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